Drake v. UMG: From Booth to Courtroom, a New Style of Rap Battle

What started as a threat a month or so ago has now become an actual case. I guess this is what happens now when the two biggest names in rap clash.  While I am not here to pass judgement on either side, there was a time, in which I grew up, not long ago when … Read more

6 Differences Between U.S. and Canadian Trademarks

Canadians should consider trademarking their brands in the U.S. due to its much larger consumer market, for protection against cross border infringement and to secure their brand’s identity in cross-border trade (particularly now with e-commerce etc.).  Without a U.S. trademark, many Canadian brands risk losing their competitive advantage in the United States.  Below are some … Read more

IP differences between NFTs and Traditional Art

When it comes to the legal issues surrounding intellectual property (IP), there are many similarities between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and traditional art. However, there are also some key differences that you need to be aware of if you are buying, selling or creating either. In both cases, the owner of the artwork owns the copyright, … Read more

Types of Music Royalties

Music licenses and royalties generally fall into the four categories outlined below: These royalties listed above are the main types in the United States and there may be others in other countries and jurisdictions. As with all issues in law, there are generally no one clear answer to certain issues and the circumstances are always … Read more

AfroChic Presents – INSPIRED Art Basel

December 9th, 2018, The AfroChic team descended on Miami Florida for a cultural and educational experience with Art Basel Inspired, which took place in the Historic Overtown, Miami, FL at the newly opened The Urban. See the recap video and looking forward to next year.